Wednesday providing similar news, Ohio State once again on Thursday found themselves still in the mix for a 2027 running back prospect. Making progress as they hope to land a running back for this 2027 class, top players at the position are liking what they see from the Buckeyes and Carlos Locklyn is a major reason why.
A room full of young talent to develop this spring, Ohio State’s long been one of the premier programs for running backs and certainly nothing has changed that with their latest NFL
Draft success.
Releasing his latest update via social media yesterday, Louisiana native Jayden Miles is down to just six schools from an impressive offer list. The No. 388 player nationally and 30th best running back per the 247Sports Composite grades, Miles was offered by the Buckeyes last August and has them still very much on his mind. Now down to Auburn, Florida State, Kentucky, LSU, Ohio State, and Texas Tech, the decision is getting closer.
What Ohio State can use moving forward is Locklyn’s connections in Louisiana and certainly it’s gotten them this far. Sure to take one at the spot this year, the Buckeyes won’t turn down a second if both players are top priorities and Miles fits that mold.
Now, the next big move for the staff is to see him back on campus so they can continue showing him why the best fit for him is heading north to Ohio for his college career.
Upcoming visits for multiple players on Ohio State’s radar
Almost too many names to keep track of, Ohio State is playing host to quite the number of recruiting targets this spring practice season. New players being added by the day, the Buckeyes are continuing the trend of adding to their to do list and that includes freshly offered linebacker, Ryan Peterson.
A 2028 prospect out of North Carolina, Peterson received the good news from the Buckeyes earlier this month and looks to have set a trip for April. A three-star with 15 offers to his name, Ohio State is among the likes of Alabama, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, and plenty of others to like whey they see from the 6-foot-1, 220 pound athlete.
In addition to Peterson, Ohio State may not have a set date yet for him, but in-state offensive tackle Reed Gerken looks to have Columbus in his sights before too long making the short trek from Perrysburg.
The No. 527 player nationally and 48th best tackle in the 2027 class per the 247Sports Composite grades, Gerken has plenty of other trips set for this spring and while he doesn’t yet hold an offer from the Buckeyes, there seems to be at least some level of mutual interest for the three-star.
Quick Hits
Two safeties in the 2027 class thus far, Ohio State is staying active and doesn’t look to be finished hunting quite yet. Still making an impression on one target in particular, the Buckeyes are battling it out with Georgia for Adryan Cole.
A 6-foot-2, 190 pound athlete, Cole is the No. 258 player nationally and 22nd best at his safety position per the 247Sports Composite grades. Over 40 offers to his name, two schools top the charts and Adryan has basically said depending on what day it is, one has the lead over the other and then vice versa.
